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ClassE 1989 325IS Build Thread

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  • B
    B
    B C
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    #161

    Looks like proper rubber that wont be stretched. 
     

    What are the specs? Tread looks to me like Falken Ziex 912

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    • ClassEC
      ClassEC
      ClassE
      wrote on last edited by
      #162

      Snap said:

      Looks like proper rubber that wont be stretched.

      Yeeaahh..... Nnoooo. It's gonna stretch. ;)

      Falken 912's, I've had really good luck with the 512's and 912's for years.

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      • B
        B
        B C
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        #163

        I had a set of 912's

        Best performance all-season tire out there IMO , gets rave reviews from Grassroots Motorsports and the treadlife is excellent too. 

        I am ready for real performance tires now so summer-only it is for me,  but the 912's are a great tire!

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        • ClassEC
          ClassEC
          ClassE
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          #164

          They'll be a 205/40 on 9's all around (with that width - a "proper" tire would cause clearance/fender issues and not allow the ride height I want). I'm also partial to alittle stretch for a nice flush fitment.

          Wheels should be back from paint early next week, getting closer every night to rolling next weekend for alignment and some fun!

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          • andyhundleyA
            andyhundleyA
            andyhundley
            wrote on last edited by
            #165

            ive bought a few sets of 512's but i couldnt get more than 10k miles out of them with rotating them frequently and everything properly aligned… but at $45 a tire, who can really complain. haha

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            • ClassEC
              ClassEC
              ClassE
              wrote on last edited by
              #166

              Why can't it be NEXT Friday already..... ;)

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              • The Full BananaT
                The Full BananaT
                The Full Banana
                wrote on last edited by
                #167

                Those wheels with properly sized tires on that car... that's going to be awesome!

                Tom - I have a few BMWs, an overworked Volvo 242, and now a YouTube channel called Drive, Revive, Tinker

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                • ClassEC
                  ClassEC
                  ClassE
                  wrote on last edited by
                  #168

                  All depends on what you consider "proper" tires. :P

                  I'm shooting for that as the final ride height once finished. Hoping to be very similar in height and offset to my old white car:

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                  • The Full BananaT
                    The Full BananaT
                    The Full Banana
                    wrote on last edited by
                    #169

                    Well, 2 out of 3 isn't bad. :P  I guess I somehow missed the post where you said 205. Car looks great!

                    Tom - I have a few BMWs, an overworked Volvo 242, and now a YouTube channel called Drive, Revive, Tinker

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                    • B
                      B
                      B C
                      wrote on last edited by
                      #170

                      wow, those wheels are awesome! they are like a Hartge design with a lip.

                      Proper sized tires would be 235's or 245's on a 9" wide wheel IMO. 

                      I may try 255's 
                      I have 205's now that came on my authentic STR wheels (not fake STR's) 

                      #allforlooks

                      #eurohatch
                      #f***yourfakewheels
                      #stretchedbutthoal

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                      • EarlE
                        EarlE
                        Earl
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                        #171

                        #eurohatch.............someone has seen my instagram=)

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                        • ClassEC
                          ClassEC
                          ClassE
                          wrote on last edited by
                          #172

                          I was looking for your stuff on Instagram the other day Earl but couldn't find anything under your obvious hashtags.

                          #nevergonnabedone #takeapartandneverreassemble #rollinhardin2018

                          :P

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                          • ClassEC
                            ClassEC
                            ClassE
                            wrote on last edited by
                            #173

                            Without fender flares tho on a 9" wheel in front - the offset needs to be low enough to clear the coils (ET10ish). That width and offset + 235/245-anything will never fit under the stock fenders (without 4x4 height).

                            I know the stretch/low isn't for everyone - but it is my preference.

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                            • wasnt m3W
                              wasnt m3W
                              wasnt m3
                              wrote on last edited by
                              #174

                              I like the wheel choice! Car is going to be stunning!

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                              • KaiserRollsK
                                KaiserRollsK
                                KaiserRolls
                                wrote on last edited by
                                #175

                                Even if people are into different stuff. Anyone who calls himself a car guy can respect the time and effort put into a project.

                                Looks good man. Can't wait to see it in person.

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                                • jc43089J
                                  jc43089J
                                  jc43089
                                  wrote on last edited by
                                  #176

                                  KaiserRolls said:

                                  Even if people are into different stuff. Anyone who calls himself a car guy can respect the time and effort put into a project. Looks good man. Can't wait to see it in person.

                                  Troof!  Not my taste with the stretched tires, but the wheels look awesome!

                                  2/94 325i Sedan, Arctic Gray: UUC LTW FW, EVO 3 and DSSR, +.020 Maxsil pistons, ASC delete, Eibach shocks/springs, 16" contour reps 238k
                                  3/93 325i Coupe, Schwarz 2, Sketchy stance action, ebay turbo, 300k
                                  '89 325i Vert, Alpine White: 5spd swapped, sold.

                                  '04 Toyota Sienna: 24V to 24V swap in progress

                                  '05 Volvo V70R, 6spd.  200k
                                  '85 Toyota LandCruiser: Lifted, gas hog. 205k
                                  '99 Nissan Maxima: 5spd, Rusty but trusty winter beater. 252k RIP.

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                                  • ClassEC
                                    ClassEC
                                    ClassE
                                    wrote on last edited by
                                    #177

                                    Thanks guys! I'm just anxious to get it back together and get in some wheel time! I'm not doing nearly as much cleaning and coating to everything as I wanted - but given the compressed timeline before good weather *should* be arriving... I'm okay with it.

                                    Now I just can't wait to get the wheels back with the centers colormatched - and the shaved centercaps!!!

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                                    • ClassEC
                                      ClassEC
                                      ClassE
                                      wrote on last edited by
                                      #178

                                      Anyone on here knowledgable on E30 rear subframe and suspension geometry? I've got questions regarding subframe bushings and their affects on toe/camber....

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                                      • DrLeadFootD
                                        DrLeadFootD
                                        DrLeadFoot
                                        wrote on last edited by
                                        #179

                                        ClassE said:

                                        Anyone on here knowledgable on E30 rear subframe and suspension geometry? I've got questions regarding subframe bushings and their affects on toe/camber....

                                        Are you interested in the condor speed shop 12mm risers?

                                        Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk

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                                             @DrLeadFoot

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                                        • m42b32M
                                          m42b32M
                                          m42b32
                                          wrote on last edited by
                                          #180

                                          This car is going to be absolutely gorgeous, I love those wheels, they look like OZ turbos!

                                          1991 318is, 1991 318i, 2022 Bronco

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